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How to Change Your B-1/B-2 Visitor Visa to F-1 Student Visa
Visitors who enter the United States on B-1 (business) or B-2 (pleasure) visas are not allowed to enroll in a course of study that leads to an academic degree or vocational certificate. So, if you are in the United States on a B-1 or B-2 visitor visa and would like to study full-time, you must… Read More
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Study In the USA – All You Need to Know About M-1 Student Visa
Anyone who wants to study full time in the United States but holds a non-U.S. passport will need a student visa. (The Visa Waiver Program is only applicable to citizens or nationals of participating countries who travel to the United States for tourism or business for stays of 90 days or less.) Depending on the… Read More
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Study in the USA – All You Need to Know About F-1 Student Visa
Anyone who wants to study full time in the United States but holds a non-U.S. passport will need a student visa. (The Visa Waiver Program is only applicable to citizens or nationals of participating countries who travel to the United States for tourism or business for stays of 90 days or less.) Depending on the… Read More
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What to Buy AFTER You Move Into Your Dorm
While there are essential items you should buy before you move into your dorm room, there are many other items that you can wait to buy until after you arrive at your campus when you have a better sense of what you need. Moving is never an easy process, so don’t make it more difficult… Read More
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What to Buy BEFORE You Move Into Your Dorm
College can really change a person! For many, it makes them more economical and the biggest discount seekers. Becoming a fiscally responsible college student requires basic knowledge on deals and discounts and when to take advantage of these opportunities. There are many things college students need for school, and it is usually better to have… Read More
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Textbooks 101: Buying, Renting & Selling Textbooks In 2021
*Updated January 29, 2021 Textbooks are a real cost to college students. During the 2019-20 academic year, students spent an average of $413 for course materials, according to the National Association of College Stores (NASC). While the amount is substantial, it has fallen by 41 percent since the 2007-2008 academic year. The decrease is partially… Read More
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How to Stand Out As an Intern
A summer internship is the stepping stone into reality for many college students worldwide. Before the summer, students compete to sit and be immersed within the working culture, so they can gain professional experience and meet professionals in their chosen field. Summer internships offers opportunities for students to explore a field they are interested in,… Read More
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6 Things I Wish I Knew Freshman Year
The college guide books your parents bought you can tell you only so much. Oftentimes, they are outdated and spew out mirrored textbook responses from thirty years ago. Understanding the ins and outs of college life comes with experience, but hopefully this list can help cut out some mistakes along the way. Here are 6… Read More
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6 Tips for a Resume That Brings High Salaries
What is the purpose of your resume? Do you write it to get invited to a job interview? Wrong. You write it to indicate a professional value and let hiring managers see your cost as an expert. If you can sell your skills via a resume, it won’t be a problem to do that at… Read More
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Are Unpaid Internships Worth it?
If you ask your parents, who likely had a job directly after college, chances are, they never had an internship. Today, it’s a different story. Your college advisors are telling you the truth when they say employers don’t hire those without internship experience. In some ways, the modern developed need for internships is beneficial. Internships… Read More
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A Student’s Guide to Freshman Orientation
Throughout college there will undoubtedly be stresses, but there is no need to clench your jaw before classes even start. Orientation is meant to excite incoming freshmen. It gives young students an opportunity to explore their campus, get a taste for the culture, set their class schedules, and possibly even spend a night in the… Read More
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How to Boost Your Grade After Failing an Exam
*Updated April 20, 2021 Don’t worry if you failed an exam; you can grow from this. I know, it sounds like I’m your best friend giving you the textbook response, but failing an exam, especially at the beginning of the term, most likely won’t be that catastrophic. There are many simple ways to get your… Read More
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How to Safely Stay in the Loop on Current Events
It is easier than ever to stay up to date on the news. Every breaking story can be reached and read with a single right swipe on your iPhone’s home screen. Opinion pieces infiltrate our social media feeds. Notably, with controversy surrounding the latest election, we are drowning in news. Due to the digital age… Read More
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How to Find Internships
*Updated December 2, 2021 If you are a college student looking for internships, check out the job board at The University Network (TUN). Like all our other products, TUN’s job engine is wholly dedicated to college students who are still in school, so we concentrate only on placing students as interns (paid and unpaid), part-timers,… Read More
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Why We Procrastinate and How We Can Increase Productivity
Why do we procrastinate all the time? Procrastination for most college students lies simply in putting off school work, or waiting until tomorrow to apply for that scholarship or internship. The easy answer for why we procrastinate is laziness, but in some cases the cause goes deeper. While we may have all kinds of excuses… Read More
